Local Sports
Kendall downs Lyndonville in G-R opener

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s Jonathan Esposito heads the ball surrounded by a trio of Lyndonville defenders including Chanse Amsdill, Maddox Smith and Raul Morales during the Eagles win over the host Tigers this afternoon.
Building up a commanding 4-0 half-time advantage, Kendall went on to down host Lyndonville 6-0 this afternoon in the Genesee Region League boys soccer season opener for both teams.
Brenden Eichas scored two goals while Brandon Barrett and Pablo Rosario-Reyes each netted one for the Eagles in the big opening half.
Barrett and Jonathan Esposito each scored a goal in the second half to round out the Kendall offense. Esposito also had a pair of assists on the day.
Jonny Conte earned the shutout in goal as the Eagles improve to 3-0 overall.

Kendall’s Brandon Barrett and Lyndonville’s Jesus Reyes battle to gain control of the ball.

Kendall’s Pablo Rosario-Reyes sends the ball up field as Maddox Smith moves in for Lyndonville.

Lyndonville’s Amir Zimmerman works to keep control of the ball from Kendall’s Dom Heirigs.
Albion wins to improve to 4-1 in N-O golf
Albion improved to 4-1 in Niagara-Orleans League golf competition with a 232-incomplete win over Wilson today at Hickory Ridge.
Owen Spencer and Gavin Boyce each shot 44 to lead the way for Albion as Viktor Snyder had a 47 and Nate Gibson a 48.
Wilson’s Ben Meyers took medalist honors with a 41.
Medina posts non league field hockey win
Medina edged host Buffalo Seminary 1-0 in a non league field hockey game this afternoon.
Jenelle Stalker scored the Mustangs goal off an assist from Emi Batista.
Akron 10, Wilson 0
Defending champion Akron improved to 2-0 in Niagara-Orleans League action by downing Wilson 10-0.
Morgan Tomporowski and Madison Gates each scored 5 goals to lead the Akron attack which featured a total of 30 shots.
Albion and Medina romp to soccer wins
Albion and Medina both romped to non league boys soccer victories on the road today.
Albion defeated host Cardinal O’Hara 8-1 and Medina downed Buffalo Academy of Science 10-1.
Garret Jones scored 3 goals and Angel Aldaco 2 to lead the way for Albion as Logan Poupore, Landon Graybill and Nate Wehling each netted 1.
Aleks Seefeldt scored 3 goals and Caden Kingsbury 2 to pace Medina as Izzy Anderson, Landon Costich, Colvin Poole, Aidan Papaj and Vinny Gray each scored 1.
Roy-Hart 3, Maryvale 1
Roy-Hart topped Maryvale 3-1 in another non league contest on goals by Jayden Colon, Hayden Hillburn and Michael Fuller.
Weekly high school sports schedule
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Boy Soccer – Kendall at Lyndonville, Albion at O’Hara, 5 p.m.; Medina at Buffalo Science, 6:30 p.m.; Maryvale at Roy-Hart, 6:45 p.m.; Pembroke at Holley, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Akron at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.; Medina at Buffalo Seminary, 5 p.m.
Golf – Newfane at Medina, Wilson at Albion, 4 p.m.
Volleyball – Lyndonville at Wheatland-Chili, Pembroke at Holley, Kendall at Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Girls Soccer – Roy-Hart at Oakfield-Alabama, 5 p.m.; Pembroke at Holley, Kendall at Wheatland-Chili, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Boys Soccer – Lyndonville at Wheatland-Chili, 6 p.m.; Wilson at Newfane, 6:45 p.m.; Holley at Byron-Bergen, Kendall at Attica, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Barker/Lyndonville at Medina, Newfane at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Akron at Albion, 6:45 p.m.
Field Hockey – Roy-Hart at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Wilson at Medina, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Akron at Medina, Newfane at Albion, Lyndonville at Oakfield-Alabama, Holley at Alexander, Elba at Kendall, 6:30 p.m.
Golf – Akron at Albion, Wilson at Roy-Hart, 4 p.m.
Thursday
Girls Soccer – Holley at Alexander, 5 p.m.; Notre Dame at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Barker at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball – Medina at Maryvale, Roy-Hart at Lew-Port,6:30 p.m.
Friday
Football – Medina at Alden, Albion at Dunkirk, Akron at Barker/Roy-Hart, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Roy-Hart at Medina, 4:45 p.m.; Newfane at Albion, 6:45 p.m.; Kendall at Holley, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Gananda/Marion vs. Barker/Lyndonville, 4:45 p.m. at Lyndonville; Medina at Roy-Hart, Albion at Newfane, 6:45 p.m.
Volleyball – Albion at Lyndonville, Byron-Bergen at Holley, Kendall at Attica, 6:30 p.m.
Golf – Albion at Roy-Hart, Medina at Akron, Wilson at Newfane, 4 p.m.
Saturday
Football – Finney at Holley, 1 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Holley at Byron-Bergen, 7 p.m.
Albion sweeps Batavia in youth football
Albion swept to a tripleheader victory over Batavia Saturday in Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) action.
Beginner Division
Albion 12, Batavia 6
Kenny Almonte rushed for 84 yards and both Albion touchdowns. Gunner Jackson picked up 17 yards and Matthias Ellis 9 for the Albion rushing attack.
Almonte led the defense with 10 tackles, Xavier Weis added 8, Ellis 6, Lexington Pridgen 4, Myles Labarge, Artavion Lewis, Maximiliano Rivera, Jaxon Francis, Gunner Jackson and Drake Neri 2 each.
Mini Division
Albion 19, Batavia 14
Down 14-13, a Grayson Roberts touchdown run gave Albion the lead they would hold on to. Elian Almonte’s third forced fumble of the day on the ensuing Batavia drive sealed the victory.
Almonte rushed for 108 yards and a score. Albion also, had 84 yards and a TD receiving from Roberts, who also added 45 on the ground.
Almonte led the defense with 9 tackles, Jaidyn Richardson 8, Conor Murphy 7, Roberts 5, Hudson Palmer 4 and Patrick Westlund 3. Zeus Vallejo, Mason Cornick, Chase Armer, Zion Richardson, Roman Tisdale, Elijah Cornick and Wyatt Purnell were also all in on tackles.
JV Division
Albion shutout Batavia
Jayce Torres returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and added a 43 yard TD run. There were also touchdown runs also by Damareon Shine 62 yards, Camden Holt 26 yards, Arthur Lewis 52 yards and Jace DiMatteo 1 yard. DiMatteo was also 4-10 for 50 yards including a 22 yd TD to Holt. Cayden Farrell was 1-1 with a 3 yard TD to Isaiah Hewitt.
Lewis led the defense with 11 tackles and a sack. Shine had 6 tackles, Farrell 4 tackles and a sack. Matthew Colmerero and Holt had 4 each, Kairo Bennett, Edward Hammonds, Harrison Froman 3 each. Parker Gardner, Sebastian Stritzinger, Arkell Lewis, Isaac Button and Jai’kiah Drisdom were also all in on tackles.
Akron downs Roy-Hart in N-O soccer opener
Akron downed host Roy-Hart 3-1 this afternoon in the Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer opener for both teams.
Sawyer Ranney scored two goals and Alexander Olaf one for Akron.
Michael Fuller scored the Roy-Hart goal.
Roy-Hart will next host Maryvale in a non league game at 6:45 p.m. Monday.
Roy-Hart wins Albion Volleyball Tournament

Contributed Photo – Roy-Hart players and coach celebrate capturing top honors at the Albion Volleyball Tournament today. Roy-Hart went undefeated to capture the title. Roy-Hart defeated Elba 25-18, 25-17 in the semifinals and Newfane 25-14, 25-5 in the championship match.
O’Hara spoils Holley’s 11 Man football return

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kevin Robinson picks up yardage for Holley during this afternoon’s season opener at Cardinal O’Hara.
Cardinal O’Hara spoiled Holley’s return to 11 Man football competition by posting a 33-0 win over the visiting Hawks this afternoon.
Leading 6-0, O’Hara broke the game open in the second quarter as quarterback Josh Guerin completed a pair of touchdown passes covering 66 and 27 yards for a 20-0 half-time lead.
O’Hara led 26-0 at the end of the third quarter.
Holley did reach the O’Hara 30 twice in the first half but could get no farther as a lost fumble ended the first opportunity and an incomplete pass on fourth down stopped the second. The Hawks could not get any closer than the O’Hara 40 in the second half.
Holley, which had played 8 Man football the last seven years, will next host CG Finney at 1 p.m. next Saturday. The Hawks will also host O’Hara in a rematch on September 27.

Holley’s Isaiah Williams works to get up field as Brody Fiorito blocks.
Holley and Barker/Lyndonville girls bow
Bloomfield downed host Holley 3-1 in a non league girls soccer game this evening.
Hanna Ostrom scored the Holley goal off an assist from Emma Burne.
Wilson 7, Barker/Lyndonville 0
Wilson spoiled Barker/Lyndonville’s debut in Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer competition by posting a 7-0 win this evening at Barker.
Addison Elia led the way for Wilson with 4 goals as Zoe Beck added 2 and Lilly Gurski 1.





